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Woman sought in Worcester police officer's death found dead, police say
Boston.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon's death is being investigated as a murder-suicide following the discovery of his wife Karen Solomon's body, who was a suspect in his death.
- Karen Solomon was found dead near 189 May St. with a handgun nearby, after being sought since August 18 when Kurt Solomon was found mortally injured in their home.
- Authorities emphasized there was no history of domestic abuse in the Solomon family, despite initially treating the case as domestic violence due to their relationship.
- Karen Solomon was a mental health advocate and co-founder of First H.E.L.P., a nonprofit supporting first responders and reducing mental health stigma, which expressed deep grief over the tragedy.
- Police conducted an extensive search around Coes Pond before finding Karen Solomon, and she had been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon prior to her death.
